1. a group of three people sharing power or authority
2. a coalition of three political leaders or parties
Usage: political
3. the office or term of a triumvirate
Usage: historical

Examples

• The company was run by a triumvirate of experienced executives.
• Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus formed the First Triumvirate in ancient Rome.
• A triumvirate of directors made all major decisions for the theater.
• The political triumvirate controlled the senate for several years.
• The triumvirate dissolved when one member decided to pursue independent goals.
• Three generals established a military triumvirate after the coup.